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06/25/2021

Derek Chauvin has been sentenced to 270 months, or 22.5 years, in prison for the murder of George Floyd.

Derek Chauvin has been sentenced to 270 months, or 22.5 years, in prison for the murder of George Floyd.

06/25/2021

Heard on the Street: Mary J. Blige Discusses Toxic Relationship With K-Ci Hailey

Mary J. Blige details how an abusive relationship, substance abuse, and depression nearly derailed her career after she released her debut album.

Mary J. Blige details how an abusive relationship, substance abuse, and depression nearly derailed her career after she released her debut album.

06/25/2021

Deon Cole Wants You to Know Whether You’re Good Down There

In honor of Black Men's Health Month, we're winding back to Deon Cole and BLKHLTH encouraging Black people to get screened for colorectal cancer.

Colorectal cancer, which is more commonly known as cancer of the colon or rectum, is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths, and Black Americans have a 40 percent higher death rate from colorectal cancer than other races, according to the Colorectal Cancer Alliance. Fortunately, though, if colorectal cancer is diagnosed and treated early, there is a 90 percent survival rate, according to statistics found on Cancer.net.

Deon Cole has partnered with Cottonelle and BLKHLTH to encourage Black people to get screened for colorectal cancer and to increase awareness for the disease.

06/24/2021

06/24/2021

Taraji P. Henson Talks Hosting the BET Awards, Her Emmy Nom & ‘Annie Live!’

Taraji P. Henson is excited for Queen Latifah to receive the Lifetime Achievement Award at the BET Awards, but Taraji is also making big career moves.

Taraji P. Henson is excited for Queen Latifah to receive the Lifetime Achievement Award at the BET Awards, but Taraji is also making big career moves.

06/24/2021

Get the Look: Kerry Washington’s Favorite Summer OPI Nail Polishes

Kerry Washington chose her favorite OPI nail polishes for summer from the brand's top iconic 40.

Kerry Washington chose her favorite OPI nail polishes for summer from the brand's top iconic 40.

06/23/2021

T-Mobile Has Bottled the ‘Un-Carrier Spirit’

To celebrate bringing its 5G network to millions upon millions of people, T-Mobile is releasing the Ultra Capacity 5Gin and Extended Range 5Ginger Beer.

To celebrate bringing its 5G network to millions upon millions of people, T-Mobile is releasing the Ultra Capacity 5Gin and Extended Range 5Ginger Beer.

06/20/2021

Happy Father’s Day!

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Happy Father’s Day!

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06/18/2021

Loni Love is hosting the Black Music Honors ceremony that recognizes the contributions Black musicians and entertainers have made to American culture.

Loni Love is hosting the Black Music Honors ceremony that recognizes the contributions Black musicians and entertainers have made to American culture.

First Look: The 6th Annual Black Music Honors Airs on Juneteenth

06/18/2021

Stir Dad a Cocktail as Iconic as He Is -- An Old Fashioned With a Twist

Not sure what to give your dad for Father's Day? An Old Fashioned cocktail care package will make an impact.

Not sure what to give your dad for Father's Day? An Old Fashioned cocktail care package will make an impact.

06/17/2021

The Dad Gang’s Annual ‘March of Dads’ Celebrates Black Fathers

The Dad Gang’s second annual “March of Dads” will take place in Brooklyn, New York on Father’s Day, June 20, 2021. CÎROC VS and Fat Joe will join the conscious community of dads who are changing the way the world views Black fatherhood and their families at the event.

CÎROC and Fat Joe have linked with The Dad Gang to celebrate Black fathers through the “March of Dads” and the Random Acts of Dadness organization.

06/17/2021

Juneteenth Is Becoming a Federal Holiday

After Congress voted to establish Juneteenth as a new national holiday, President Joe Biden is expected to sign the legislation into law today. June 19, 2021 marks the 156th anniversary of the day federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas to ensure the freedom of enslaved Black Americans after President Lincoln had issued the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863.

After Congress voted to establish Juneteenth as a new national holiday, President Joe Biden is expected to sign the legislation into law.

06/16/2021

Todrick Hall Serves for the Bravo ‘Hall of Pride’

In addition to linking with Bravo/NBCUniversal, Todrick Hall is celebrating Pride Month with the release of the Femuline album and a Morphe palette.

In addition to linking with Bravo/NBCUniversal, Todrick Hall is celebrating Pride Month with the release of the Femuline album and a Morphe palette.

06/16/2021

Heard on the Street: Paris Jackson Reflects on Life After Dad’s Death

Paris Jackson and Willow Smith discussed their shared struggles with mental health, betrayal, and more during Willow’s Red Table Talk Takeover.

Paris Jackson and Willow Smith discussed their shared struggles with mental health, betrayal, and more during Willow’s Red Table Talk Takeover.

06/14/2021

First Look: ‘It’s a Wonderful Plight’

A new film from Justin Rhodes, It’s a Wonderful Plight, tackles the differences between cultural appropriation and allyship.

A new film from Justin Rhodes, It’s a Wonderful Plight, tackles the differences between cultural appropriation and allyship.

06/11/2021

Darnella Frazier, who was 17 years old when she recorded George Floyd's murder, has been recognized with a Pulitzer Prize for spurring "protest against police brutality around the world, highlighting the crucial role of citizens in journalists' quest for truth and justice."

06/11/2021

Yes, Please: Five $30 and Under Rosés for National Rosé Day

This National Rosé Day, you can keep your coins and sip one of these fantastic $30 and under rosés. Cheers!

This National Rosé Day, you can keep your coins and sip one of these fantastic $30 and under rosés. Cheers!

06/09/2021

VA School Once Named for Confederate Soldier, Now Honors Katherine Johnson

The City of Fairfax school board voted unanimously to rename the Sidney Lanier Middle School in mathematician Katherine Johnson’s honor.

The City of Fairfax school board voted unanimously to rename the Sidney Lanier Middle School in mathematician Katherine Johnson’s honor.

06/09/2021

Heard on the Street: Taraji P. Henson is Taking on ‘Annie Live!’

Taraji P. Henson has been preparing for her role in the NBC holiday musical Annie Live! for “as far back as I can remember.”

Taraji P. Henson has ben preparing for her role in the NBC holiday musical Annie Live! for “as far back as I can remember.”

06/09/2021

Kevin Hart Reveals Details on ‘Fatherhood,’ Baby Kaori Mai & Father’s Day Plans

Kevin Hart is taking on a dramatic role in the Obamas-produced Netflix film Fatherhood, which is based on the true story of a single dad and widower raising his daughter. When commenting on taking a new direction in his acting career, Hart responded, "For me, stepping into drama ... it'll be refreshing for my fan base, but something I've known I can do.” The actor-comedian also opened up about his baby daughter Kaori Mai and his Father's Day plans.

Kevin Hart is taking on a dramatic role in the Netflix film Fatherhood, which is based on the true story of a single dad and widower raising his daughter.

06/09/2021

Hennessy, Russell Westbrook, and the NBA Have Unfinished Business

Hennessy and the NBA have teamed up to support Black, Asian, and Latinx small business owners through the Unfinished Business initiative.

Hennessy and the NBA have teamed up to support Black, Asian, and Latinx small business owners through the Unfinished Business initiative.

06/07/2021

Clarence Williams III’s Memory Lives on Through His Acting [VIDEOS]

Let’s take a look back at Clarence Williams III’s most memorable roles in Mod Squad, Purple Rain, Hoodlum, Sugar Hill, Tales from the Hood, and more.

Let’s take a look back at Clarence Williams III’s most memorable roles in Mod Squad, Purple Rain, Hoodlum, Sugar Hill, Tales from the Hood, and more.

06/07/2021

Actor Clarence Williams III passed away at his Los Angeles home at age 81 after battling colon cancer. RIP to the man who brought life to so many iconic characters, including Linc Hayes in Mod Squad, Francis L. In Purple Rain, and Samson Simpson in Half Baked.

What was your favorite role of his?

Actor Clarence Williams III passed away at his Los Angeles home at age 81 after battling colon cancer. RIP to the man who brought life to so many iconic characters, including Linc Hayes in Mod Squad, Francis L. In Purple Rain, and Samson Simpson in Half Baked.

What was your favorite role of his?

06/04/2021

Editor’s Pick: Drink Your Way to a Healthy Gut With Unify Health Labs

After a year and some change of being less active than usual, eating for anxiety and pleasure, and imbibing to celebrate even the most minuscule of wins, your gut health could use some help. Unify Health Labs’ top-three products will give your digestion system the boost it needs to improve your overall health.

Improve your gut health, manage your weight, and increase energy with Randy Jackson’s Unify Health Labs products.

06/04/2021

A moment of Black History in Harlem …

A moment of Black History in Harlem …

06/03/2021

Evelyn Lozada Is Out, These 4 Women Are Returning to ‘Basketball Wives’

The cast shakeup of Basketball Wives includes the departure of a veteran, the return of four former cast members, and the limited appearance of another.

The cast shakeup of Basketball Wives includes the departure of a veteran, the return of four former cast members, and the limited appearance of another.

06/03/2021

Vanessa Bryant Questions Nike Over Gianna Tribute Sneaker Landing Online

Vanessa Bryant called out Nike after a sneaker she designed in tribute to her late daughter Gianna Bryant surfaced online without her permission.

Vanessa Bryant called out Nike after a sneaker she designed in tribute to her late daughter Gianna Bryant surfaced online without her permission.

06/02/2021

Heard on the Street: Eboni K. Williams Is Taking a Social Media Break

#RHONY’s first Black cast member Eboni K. Williams has announced that she is taking a social media break as two episodes of the reality show address race.

RHONY’s first Black cast member Eboni K. Williams has announced that she is taking a social media break as two episodes of the reality show address race.

06/02/2021

Happy Pride Month, UPTOWN Family!

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Happy Pride Month, UPTOWN Family!

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06/01/2021

Biden Commemorates Centennial of the Tulsa Race Massacre

President Joe Biden commemorated the centennial of the Tulsa Race Massacre by issuing yesterday a proclamation to make May 31, 2021 a day of remembrance and visiting Greenwood to deliver remarks and meet three survivors of the racially-motivated violence today. He is the first president to visit Greenwood to commemorate the horrific event. Watch Biden's address and read the proclamation below.

President Joe Biden is the first president to visit Greenwood to commemorate the Tulsa Race Massacre.

05/28/2021

Heard on the Street: Naomi Osaka Has a Plan to Protect Her Mental Health

Naomi Osaka has announced that she will not do any press at the French Open in order to protect her mental health.

Naomi Osaka has announced that she will not do any press at the French Open in order to protect her mental health.

05/28/2021

Get the Look: Doja Cat’s iHeartRadio Awards Manicures

Celebrity nail artist Saccia created not one but two nail looks for Doja Cat’s attendance of the live iHeartRadio Awards.

Celebrity nail artist Saccia created not one but two nail looks for Doja Cat’s attendance of the live iHeartRadio Awards.

05/26/2021

Heard on the Street: Elaine Welteroth Reflects on George Floyd’s Death

The Talk co-host Elaine Welteroth says that the allyship prompted by the police murder of George Floyd signals “a turning point for all of us.”

The Talk co-host Elaine Welteroth says that the allyship prompted by the police murder of George Floyd signals “a turning point for all of us.”

05/26/2021

Get the Look: Makeup Artist Etienne Ortega’s Eye-Catching Beat

Celebrity makeup artist Etienne Ortega was inspired by the recently released Deck of Scarlet Dual Drama Liquid Eyeliner to create an eye-catching and out-of-this-world beat that simultaneously draws from the past and focuses on the future. Click the link to see Ortega's look and get his tips for recreating it at home.

MUA Etienne Ortega created an intergalactic yet retro makeup look using Deck of Scarlet’s Dual Drama Liquid Eyeliner that puts the focus on the eyes.

05/24/2021

Issa Rae Is Bringing Real Black Life in Los Angeles to HBO Max

#IssaRae has produced an unscripted series that will follow a group of Black 20-something-year-old friends as they navigate life and love in Los Angeles. #sweetlifelosangeles

Issa Rae has produced an unscripted series that will follow a group of Black 20-something-year-old friends as they navigate life and love in Los Angeles.